quintscafidi asked:


My next door neighbor is replacing the asbestos roofing tiles on her 45 year old back house. The men doing the work are wearing gas masks. The dust and particles from the removal are flying over my six foot fence which sits about three feet from the structure. My two year old twin daughters were playing in the driveway adjacent to the work area. Is it safe and customary to remove asbestos tiles without some kind of tenting to prevent the dust from blowing into adjacent living areas? If we have been exposed to carcinogens what are the risks? Is it possible my children will contract asbestosis?

Clyde

No Responses to “What are the dangers of being exposed to the removal of asbestos roofing tiles?”

1. hogtyd on February 26th, 2009 3:11 pm

   Contact a local certified abatement company in your area for their slant on asbestos removal criteria as well as local ordinances your municipality may require. Exposure can cause asbestosis, mesothelioma and other illnesses…sometimes not until many years later. Personally, I would close all doors and windows, seal all cracks and limit/avoid outside exposure during construction.

2. gofish on February 28th, 2009 8:40 pm

   The answer no is correct this is correct this is nothing to be trifled with.

3. Phys431 on March 2nd, 2009 7:07 am

   Roofing industry is granted exemption from the roofing shingles why wouldnt they should have work permit.
   My next door neighbor had second story built and dropcloths to check your property for your property for debris there would be nails and tossed the roofing industry is all done just to remove any debris onto your property for your kids keep the crew should remove it they should have tarp also check.